A superb collection of short stories from this Master story and screenplay writer. He has adapted some from my action screenplays, that he believes make a good read. This e-book (and paperbacks shortly) are available on most e-publisher sites for a few dollars, I’d be pleased to know if you like my screenplay adaptations in the comments, I ‘ll dig out more and get started. SP = adapted from a Screenplay scene. Enjoy, available March 2018. on most e-publisher sites An Appointment with Fear Drama. Buckfast Abbey Graveyard. Midnight. 972 words Been a Nice Year for Roses. SP. Black comedy. To Win. Use FRESH, Blood & Bone. 5,501 B52 Stratofortress Drama. SP. Countdown to WW3. 12,500 The Brick Wall. SP. Fact. Ron’s WW2 Playground....

I have always been interested and intrigued by The Battle of Britain, hence my screenplay; Cast of Eagles in it I have a scene about ‘The Skunks Room’ at RAF Biggin Hill in Kent. This young ve pilot was stationed there, They named their concrete briefing place. ”The Skunks Room.’ I found this piece and had to insert it here. If this doesn’t bring lumps to your throat, nothing will. A day in the life of a Battle of Britain pilot, Ft. Lt. Al Deere DSO, OBE. DFC & bar, later Air Commodore. He came from New Zealand to help. ‘Come along Sir, the orderly whispered in my ear. The Hut was dark, cold. Minutes passed, ‘can’t be, only just gone to sleep’ I murmured back. ‘Gave you an extra hour Sir its 4.30’ Kettle’s on.’ Hurriedly I tugged...

Once my artist pal got started on this concept he could not stop, drawings came fast and furious, thank goodness they did. Images of Sam and Jim who found the cave with Mr Ling at his house. The dastardly Soo twins create a super story of Martial Arts, the good versus the bad and history from 2,500 years ago when waring dynasty’s still fought each other. I have started the 2nd adventure and there will be a 3rd or more till it runs ‘out-of-steam. There is a Legend of an Ancient Kingdom and a deadly combat art inscribed on cave walls and lost to history. Now a Dark Force has found the cave and released its Evil Fighters in a quest for Power and Profit. But Two Young Heroes will emerge from the cave to pursue the dark force, and carry the ancient battle...

Many drafts are usually required before one selects the best suited to the title and content. The following are some of the covers for my first five books. on most e-publisher sites Rear cover text: Saddle the Wind. Dartmoor, England 1638. An isolated Church, on an ancient road. A sudden storm bursts out of the wintry sky. Eyewitnesses mention a saddled horse with two riders near the steeple, another tethered outside and both vanishing into the darkness. With scorch marks burnt on their backs and rumoured to be immortal, both horses roam the moor’s desolate regions. A scorched saddle is also found later in Buckfast’s Abbey loft. For 268 years its whereabouts is a mystery until traded in a gambler’s bet some 134 years...

Leeds Castle by Ben Johnson Leeds Castle in Kent, England, has been called the “loveliest castle in the world”. Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence and a royal palace. Its situation is stunning, set on two islands in a magnificent lake. The Royal Manor was originally built in 857AD and owned by a Saxon royal family. After the Norman Conquest, work began on building the first stone castle on the site. In 1278 the Castle became a royal palace for Edward I and his Queen, Eleanor of Castile. Major improvements were made to the castle during the reign of Edward I. The Barbican, constructed during this time, is unique in that it is made up of three parts, each having its own entrance, drawbridge, gateway and...

This gallery shows just some of the cases of the type for sale. All is 150+ years old and made in York England by the renowned manufacturer Robert DeLittle established in 1888. There’s the photo of Robert’s catalogue I purchased just as he donated all his machinery to a then-proposed printing museum in London. Included are photos of one magnificent Mahogany cabinets I restored, I still have a double that holds 36 cases. Metal type sticks to set metal type and one of my hardwood ones-for wood letters used for posters- as posters were large and lead type far too heavy to move from a composing room to the bed of a printing machine. If you have an idea of the size and style of cases or letters you want to refer to give me the name of a similar one on your...